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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was manufactured 3 years prior to the MX-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G10 scores vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax MX-1

 G10 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic G10

 MX-1 G10 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax MX-1

 G10 MX-1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 offers external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G10 vs the MX-1.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and MX-1 is 72 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G10 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged G10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography info
Pentax MX-1 Street photography info
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
45
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography highlights
54
good battery power (380 shots)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
great battery life (290 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (290 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging advice
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging advice
23
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (391g)
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax MX-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-09 2013-07-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388 gr (0.86 lbs) 391 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 49
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 11.3
DXO Low light rating 411 208
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $400